Eligibility and Application for Amnesty
- Any MILF member who committed a covered act before the Proclamation's issuance may apply.
- Those previously granted amnesty under earlier proclamations are ineligible.
- Persons whose previous applications were rejected for being late may apply anew.
- Applicants must submit a written, sworn admission of guilt and surrender weapons without legal penalty.
- Filing an application does not guarantee amnesty; qualification decided by a Presidential-approved Amnesty Commission.
Amnesty Commission
- A body is created specifically to receive, process, and decide amnesty applications.
- The Commission deliberates on the applicants’ eligibility based on criteria in the Proclamation.
Legal Effects of Amnesty
- Amnesty extinguishes criminal liability for specified politically motivated acts.
- Does not absolve civil liability for damages caused; victims’ rights to compensation remain intact.
- Restores any civil or political rights lost due to criminal convictions related to the amnestied acts.
Confidentiality Provisions
- All applications, testimonies, and evidence submitted are confidential and cannot be used against applicants in other proceedings where amnesty is not the issue.
- Exception is made for perjury committed in the course of amnesty applications.
Application Period
- Applicants have two years from the Proclamation’s effectivity to file their applications under oath.
Separability Clause
- If any provision is found unconstitutional, remaining provisions remain effective and valid.
Repealing Clause
- Any inconsistent orders, rules, or regulations are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Proclamation takes effect only after approval by a majority of Congress members.
Implementing Rules and Regulations
- The Amnesty Commission is tasked to issue the rules and regulations for the program within 15 days after the Proclamation becomes effective.